James Stewart
Hazel Crest,Illinois
Summary
Self-Starting Mental Health Counselor offering a 15 year background providing individual and group counseling to adults and adolescents with chronic and severe mental illness. Polished in administering thorough psychological assessments and designing and implementing effective treatment plans. Experienced in successfully managing caseload of 15 individual clients while leading 2 weekly support groups. Well-versed in assisting with suicidal interventions and domestic violence situations. Committed to helping facilitate positive changes in lives of others.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Worker
Sinai Chicago
01.2022 - Current
- Monitored patient behavior and emotional status to ensure safety and well-being.
- Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Facilitated therapeutic group sessions to promote mental health awareness and coping strategies.
- Trained and mentored junior staff on best practices for patient engagement and crisis intervention.
MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR
Loyola McNeal Hospital
09.2021 - Current
- Improved patient treatment outcomes by conducting thorough assessments and developing customized treatment plans.
- Enhanced patient engagement through the implementation of group therapy sessions focused on coping strategies and emotional regulation.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to provide comprehensive care for patients with mental health disorders.
- Reduced crisis intervention needs by proactively monitoring patient progress and adjusting treatment approaches as necessary.
MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR
University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System
01.2013 - 08.2021
- Encourage clients to express their feelings and discuss what is happening in their lives, helping them to develop insight into themselves or their relationships
- Assess patients for risk of suicide attempts
- Maintain confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment
- Develop and implement treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge
- Guide clients in the development of skills or strategies for dealing with their problems
- Fill out and maintain client-related paperwork, including federal- and state-mandated forms, client diagnostic records, and progress notes.
SHIFT SUPERVISOR
Thresholds Young Adults Program (Mary Hill House)
04.2020 - 04.2021
- Shift supervisor for Juvenile justice residential program. Responsible for 5 people in the residence, End of shift reporting, responsibility of supervisor for safety of individuals in the house, ensuring safety of area and med compliance.. Facilitate groups for residents and encourage ADL compliance
- Maintained workplace safety by enforcing strict adherence to company policies and industry regulations.
- Resolved conflicts among team members diplomatically, promoting a harmonious work atmosphere conducive to collaboration.
- Monitored staff compliance with health codes, ensuring high standards of cleanliness throughout the facility consistently met or exceeded expectations.
EMERGENCY ROOM TECHNICIAN
Advocate South Suburban
12.2008 - 12.2014
- Administer first aid treatment or life support care to sick or injured persons in prehospital settings
- Perform emergency diagnostic and treatment procedures, such as stomach suction, airway management, or heart monitoring, during ambulance ride
- Observe, record, and report to physician the patient's condition or injury, the treatment provided, and reactions to drugs or treatment
- Operate equipment, such as electrocardiograms (EKGs), external defibrillators, or bag valve mask resuscitators, in advanced life support environments
- Coordinate with treatment center personnel to obtain patients' vital statistics and medical history, to determine the circumstances of the emergency, and to administer emergency treatment.
INTENSIVE CARE UNIT TECHNICIAN
Franciscan St. James Hospital
03.2006 - 11.2008
- Assist nurses or physicians in the operation of medical equipment or provision of patient care
- Communicate with patients to ascertain feelings or need for assistance or social and emotional support
- Document or otherwise report observations of patient behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses
- Observe or examine patients to detect symptoms that may require medical attention, such as bruises, open wounds, or blood in urine
- Record vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff.
Education
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Business
Lane College
Jackson, TNEmergency Medical Technician
Prairie State College
Chicago Heights, ILCertified Nursing Assistant - undefined
01.2004
Skills
- Healthcare patient support
- Conflict de-escalation
- Mental health counseling
- Patient advocacy
- Crisis intervention
- Building rapport
- Goal setting assistance
- Anger management strategies
Timeline
Mental Health Worker
Sinai Chicago
01.2022 - Current
MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR
Loyola McNeal Hospital
09.2021 - Current
SHIFT SUPERVISOR
Thresholds Young Adults Program (Mary Hill House)
04.2020 - 04.2021
MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR
University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System
01.2013 - 08.2021
EMERGENCY ROOM TECHNICIAN
Advocate South Suburban
12.2008 - 12.2014
INTENSIVE CARE UNIT TECHNICIAN
Franciscan St. James Hospital
03.2006 - 11.2008
Certified Nursing Assistant - undefined
Emergency Medical Technician
Prairie State College
Business
Lane College